Teaser: Automated Machine Tending Using the ER-FLEX Mobile Cobot | Enabled Robotics
Robotic cells that are static or on wheels offer limited options for factories that want to automate a variety of internal logistics tasks, including machine tending.
No Supervision Required
Unlike robotic cell machine tending solutions, the autonomous ER-FLEX collaborative mobile robot can do more than load/unload materials and parts; it can collect materials from a designated area, drive them to a machine where it processes them (such as deburring [0:15]) and deliver the semi-finished products to another workstation ready for the next stage of production. All without the need for supervision.
Mobile Multi-tasking Around The Clock
This solution not only gives your workers the opportunity to use their valuable expertise on more complex tasks, it increases your factory’s efficiency as it can run overnight in a loop sequence (24/7-365) for ‘lights out’ production.
The ER-FLEX integrated vision system for 2D object detection and template matching [0:05] and automatic calibration to machine [0:28] comes as standard. For applications requiring 3D sensing capabilities, e.g., environments where items might not be in the exact same position every time, we recommend our 3D object detection and pose estimation package as an optional extra, which requires that we build a neural network (AI) with a Jetson on the robot.
Other options could include:
- an automatic tool changer so that the ER-FLEX mobile cobot can change tools by itself as needed for each type of task; and
- machine operation via OPC UA and wireless I/O modules so that the ER-FLEX can communicate with your machines.
The ER-FLEX mobile cobot runs on a web-based platform that you can access via your computer, tablet or smartphone. The drag-and-drop interface is user-friendly and no robot experience is required; it’s as easy as scheduling an event in your calendar.
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Collaborative mobile robots for manufacturing:
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